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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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